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Barbell High Incline Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Upper Chest
- Muscle group
- Chest
- Equipment
- Barbell
How to do it
- 1Set a bench to a steep incline, around 45 to 60 degrees.
- 2Lie back and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 3Unrack the bar and lower it to your upper chest under control.
- 4Press the bar back up until your arms are fully extended.
- 5Keep your shoulder blades pinned throughout the press.
Coaching cues
- Bar to the upper chest
- Shoulder blades pinned
- Elbows at 45 degrees
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